Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Teresa Camara arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 09:40 a.m. This annual had a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures. The LPA met with back-up Administrator Karina Antig and explained the reason for the visit.
The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The carbon monoxide and smoke alarms were tested and all functioned properly. The fire extinguisher appeared fully charged.
KITCHEN: Knives and cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Medications were stored in a cabinet which was not properly secured which made the medications accessible. The door to the garage, which is in the kitchen and it was unlocked; laundry detergent and lighters were accessible.
BEDROOMS: The LPA observed four single-occupancy client bedrooms and one shared bedroom which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting.
RESTROOMS: Restrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition. LPA observed Lysol and Calmoseptine were in an unlocked cabinet.
COMMON SPACES: The living room, family room and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. The backyard patio is equipped with furniture for resident use.
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